Artwork
An Angel Leading Lot and his Daughters out of Sodom
An Angel Leading Lot and his Daughters out of Sodom is an oil painting by Alessandro Turchi. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Ireland.
About this work
Overview
Alessandro Turchi's 1620 oil painting, 'An Angel Leading Lot and his Daughters out of Sodom', is a representation of a biblical scene. It is held in the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts an angel guiding Lot and his daughters away from Sodom, as described in biblical narrative. The figures are shown in a dramatic scene, with the angel pointing towards their escape route.
Technique & Style
Turchi's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, with the figures standing out against a dark background. The artist's style blends softness with Caravaggesque influences, evident in the contrast between light and dark.
History & Provenance
Created in 1620 by Alessandro Turchi, also known as Alessandro Veronese or L'Orbetto, the painting is now part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro Turchi (1578 – 22 January 1649) was an Italian painter of the early Baroque, born and active mainly in Verona, and moving late in life to Rome.
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